‘Emily In Paris’ Season 4: A Strong Start That Fizzles Out by the Finale

For everyone lamenting the end of the Summer Olympics, the latest season of “Emily in Paris” offers a whimsical escape to the City of Light at the perfect time.

Season 4 picks up where Season 3 left off, with the first episode opening on a TikTok video posted by Camille’s younger brother, Timothée. This video, a playful nod to Emily’s past exploits, refreshes viewers on the previous season’s drama and pressures Emily into finally choosing between Gabriel and Alfie.

The love triangle reached a boiling point last season when Camille called off her wedding to Gabriel, accusing him of still being in love with Emily. Alfie, feeling like a second choice, decided to leave, but Camille’s revelation of her pregnancy only made Emily’s decision more complex.

The first five episodes of Part 1 take viewers through the chaotic aftermath of the Season 3 finale. Even as Emily navigates rekindling things with Alfie, considering a relationship with Gabriel, and searching for the missing Camille, her dedication to her job is continually sidetracked by her tumultuous personal life.

Friendship woes and romantic dramas make it hard for Emily to balance her ambitions with her chaotic personal life. Her work and personal life intersect at the most inconvenient times, like being the face of a romantic campaign with her ex-boyfriend, who is no longer on speaking terms with her.

True to the “Emily in Paris” brand, the outfits in the first five episodes blend high fashion and whimsy, often teetering on the edge of wacky. Meanwhile, the supporting characters steal the show with their big personalities, witty one-liners, and tangled subplots. Highlights include Sylvie and Laurent trying to make their relationship work while managing their respective careers. Julien starts a new role at JVMA, Luc struggles to fill Julien’s shoes, and Mindy continues her romance with her billionaire crush while preparing to sing at a major music festival.

Source: HuffPost